Category Archives: Celebrations/rituals/holidays

Grace’s birthday was simple and quiet. We had a family brunch and lots of talk and then cake. Grace wanted to play most of the afternoon, so this year, we decorated the tree for the birds after everyone but Aunt … Continue reading →

In the days leading up to Sophia’s birthday, we did our traditional thing of making lots of lanterns. Paper mache, mason jar lanterns, and I briefly considered trying to repurpose old coffee containers, but that seemed like too much work … Continue reading →

My little sister and Grace posing by their pumpkin! Little Lily-pie has somehow, already turned 2 years old! We celebrated her with family and pumpkin carving and of course lots of pies. Lily, you were born on such a … Continue reading →

This is for weeks 3 and 4 (which we just completed) of our LA block. These weeks involved essentially the same activities…we read two fairy tales each week (Sophia especially enjoyed Briar Rose in week 3) and then I wrote … Continue reading →

the birthday girl! my sister and Sophia Grace turned 4 years old on Sunday. We celebrated with our usual tradition of gifting our Christmas tree a second season of giving. We made gifts of food for the birds and wild … Continue reading →